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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Genoa City WI
Posts: 5
Hello
I am new, and just want to say... Prolonging... I'm an alcoholic! There said. I can't have 2 beers without needing more. I thought I could tonight. I helped a friend move and she gave me an 18 pack needless to say it is gone, or I am on the last one now. My whole family(extended anyway) drink, my friends drink, I feel like I have to redevelop my whole life to quit. DO I have to get rid of my friend that gave me the beer, she needs at least 2 a night to sleep and doesnt' want me to "leave her" I am so confused right now. I have such good intentions I went for 5 days may not seem like a lot but to me it is and now I am right back in that sh**hole I tried to get out of!
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: The Great Pacific Northwest
Posts: 136
Hi Dena...Welcome to SR. As others have said and from what you have shared, you have taken the first step to improving your life. Please stick around and get to know us.
Hugs, Pearl
(an alcoholic in early sobriety)
Hugs, Pearl
(an alcoholic in early sobriety)
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Minneapolis MN
Posts: 404
Welcome! I felt the same way when I was thinking of qutting - "how in the world can I quit drinkings - everything I do involves drinking (golf, sporting event on tv, happy hours, social events, cooking dinner, "relaxing" after a hard day....... and on and on ....
I eventually had enough and I knew that I was not going to be around to watch my kids grow up if I continued down the path that I was on. So, I quit. I was willing to do whatever it takes to get and stay sober - it is hard some days, but I have enjoyed DRASTIC and POSITIVE changes since I quit. I have over 7 months sobriety.
If I can quit, you can quit. Stick around
JMHS
P.S. One thing that really helped me was not looking too far ahead - I really need to focus on not drinking today....I'll deal with tomorrow (and next week, and next month) when they get here.
I eventually had enough and I knew that I was not going to be around to watch my kids grow up if I continued down the path that I was on. So, I quit. I was willing to do whatever it takes to get and stay sober - it is hard some days, but I have enjoyed DRASTIC and POSITIVE changes since I quit. I have over 7 months sobriety.
If I can quit, you can quit. Stick around
JMHS
P.S. One thing that really helped me was not looking too far ahead - I really need to focus on not drinking today....I'll deal with tomorrow (and next week, and next month) when they get here.
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